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flag New Zealand’s services sector contracted for the 19th straight month in September, with weak demand and falling employment hindering recovery.

flag New Zealand’s services sector remained in contraction in September, with the BusinessNZ PSI rising slightly to 48.3 but still below the 50 threshold, marking 19 consecutive months of decline. flag While activity and new orders improved slightly, employment continued to fall, and weak consumer confidence, high living costs, and reduced spending weighed on demand. flag The manufacturing sector also stayed near contraction at 49.9. flag Despite a recent interest rate cut by the Reserve Bank, economic recovery remains sluggish, hampered by low immigration, high emigration, and persistent inflationary pressures.

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